Snake – Giant Garter Snake
The giant garter snake is endemic to California’s Central Valley and is the largest species of garter snake
Shrub – Bigberry Manzanita
The bigberry manzanita is a large evergreen shrub with dark reddish-brown bark and pale blue-green leaves.
Seashell – Black Abalone
Black abalone live in the rocky reefs along the California coast.
Crustacean – Dungeness Crab
Dungeness crabs are the most common crabs found along California’s iconic coastline.
Slug – Banana Slug
Banana slugs are one of the largest slug species in the world.
Mushroom – California Golden Chanterelle
The California golden poppy is bright orange with blue-green, fern-like leaves and grows in bushy clumps up to 2 feet tall and wide.
Bat – Pallid Bat
The pallid bat is a common species of bat found throughout California in a wide variety of habitats, including deserts, oak woodlands, and forests.
PET – Shelter Pet
The desert tortoise can live 45-100 years.
Grass – Purple Needlegrass
Purple needlegrass helps the survival of young oak trees and provides food for over 330 species.
Insect – California Dogface Butterfly
This bright yellow, orange and black butterfly can be found only in California.